A 68-year-old Mumbai woman was cheated of Rs 3.75 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam involving a fake virtual court and a man posing as 'Justice Chandrachud'. Read how the cyber police are investigating.
Chowk Bazar police arrest Shaivin Pumbhadiya, a wanted cyber fraudster linked to scams worth Rs 3.80 crore across India. He carried a Rs 5,000 reward. Read the full story.
A 72-year-old retired banker from Moga was defrauded of Rs 43 lakh in a sophisticated cyber scam involving fake CBI and customs officials. Police have registered an FIR. Learn how to protect yourself.
A Lucknow woman was duped of Rs 23.33 lakh by cyber criminals who used a fake gift and CBI impersonation to keep her under digital arrest for nearly a month. Police warn against such threats.
A special court in Indore convicts 13 for impersonation and cheating in the 2011 MP PMT exam. The CBI-uncovered fraud involved a network of candidates, impersonators, and middlemen. Read the full details.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah details a comprehensive national strategy against organised crime, focusing on coordination, technology, and stringent laws. Read the full plan.
A 77-year-old woman in Hyderabad was cheated of Rs 1.8 crore in a nine-month cyber fraud involving fake lottery promises, forged RBI documents, and impersonation of Mukesh Ambani. Police have registered a case.
A 43-year-old woman in Nashik lost Rs 1.4 lakh after clicking a malicious WhatsApp APK file. The scam began with a search for a hospital's phone number. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
Chandigarh CBI court issues notice on suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar's bail plea. Defence argues illegal arrest, jurisdiction issues. Hearing set for Wednesday. Read the latest developments.
CBI arrests a CGST Superintendent in Maharashtra for allegedly demanding a Rs 20 lakh bribe to settle a fabricated Rs 98 lakh tax demand. Read the full details of the corruption case.
A 64-year-old retired UHBVNL superintendent in Panchkula was cheated of Rs 7.75 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI and court officials. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial safety tips to protect yourself from such cybercrime.
A Chennai couple was duped by fraudsters posing as Indian High Commission officials, claiming their daughter was detained. Police are investigating the cyber crime. Read the full story for safety tips.
A 69-year-old retired engineer in Pune was defrauded of Rs 1.07 crore by cybercriminals impersonating Mumbai Crime Branch officers. Learn how the elaborate scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
Gujarat University Police register an impersonation case against a Patan farmer who posed as a PSI to misuse police machinery for extortion. Details of the scam revealed.
A 22-year-old from Coimbatore died in Cambodia after being held by cyber fraudsters. His family alleges he was starved for refusing scams. Read about the shocking case and the wider network.
A 22-year-old from Coimbatore died in Cambodia after being forced into a scam call centre. His family alleges he was confined and starved for refusing to commit cyber fraud. Read about the alarming 'cyber slavery' network.
An 82-year-old woman in Mumbai was swindled of Rs 5 lakh by cyber criminals posing as ED officials who threatened her with arrest over a WhatsApp video call. Read the full details of the sophisticated scam.
A retired ONGC employee in Kolkata lost his life savings to fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police. The cybercrime involved a 4-day 'digital arrest'. Read the full investigation details.
A Mumbai magistrate court reprimanded Cuffe Parade police for failing to follow due process in arresting a man accused of impersonating an IPS officer and cheating a Navy officer of Rs 2.7 lakh. Read the full details.
A 75-year-old Lucknow woman was trapped in a terrifying digital arrest by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers. Police intervention saved Rs 1.5 crore. Read the shocking details.
A special CBI court in Indore sentences 10 accused in the Vyapam Patwari exam scam to 5 years rigorous imprisonment. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Two Ghaziabad residents lost over Rs 43 lakh in separate online investment scams. Fraudsters used Facebook and WhatsApp to lure victims with promises of high returns. Police have registered FIRs and investigations are ongoing.
Mumbai police chargesheet reveals a Versova resident's elaborate fake identity scheme for financial gain, not espionage. Key documents and forensic reports cited. Read the full investigation details.
Learn how to report cyber fraud, hacking, or online harassment from home using India's National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Save time and act fast with our detailed guide.
Madhya Pradesh pensioners are losing life savings to elaborate 'digital arrest' scams. Learn how fraudsters pose as officials and the steps to protect your family.
A Pune-based retired officer and his wife were digitally arrested and extorted of Rs 90 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI, police, and RBI officials. Read about the sophisticated scam and how to stay safe.
A CBI court in Gwalior convicts two for impersonation in the 2012 Vyapam scam. Sentenced to 7 years rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 11,000 each. Read the full details.
Patna police arrested two men with counterfeit CBI identity cards near the airport, uncovering a gang that cheated people for over a year. Learn how they operated.
A 73-year-old in Chandigarh was defrauded of Rs 52 lakh after scammers held him under fake digital arrest for 17 days. Learn how the cybercrime unfolded and crucial safety tips.
A 62-year-old retired income tax officer in Ulhasnagar was cheated of her life savings in a fake digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posing as CBI officials used video calls & fake RBI notices to intimidate her. Police are investigating.